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Jrf ISRO

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Jrf ISRO administered by CENSUS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CENSUS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹, (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	₹, (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

Related Active Openings under CENSUS

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
The Post Laboratory Technologist Officer in Ggh Sh	20 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2024-09-16
Phase 1 Direct Interview Spot Registration Shortlisted Who Failed T	1 Openings	Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)	2026-08-21
Syllabus the Post of Laboratory Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-05-2026
Short Listed Candidates the Post of Junior	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by CENSUS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Call for Objection Against Procurement of Ft Ir Spectrometer	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Call for Tenders Supply and Installation of Active Components	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Call for Tenders Yamuna Hostel	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Cnc Drilling Machine TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Jrf ISRO?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹, (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CENSUS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain rajasthan.census.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Obtain a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory organizational registration on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal to access tender documents securely.

Participate actively in the pre-bid clarification meeting, submitting technical and contractual queries within the stipulated timeline to ensure absolute clarity on scope and deliverables.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover A contains all mandatory pre-qualification and technical documents, while Cover B holds the unpriced financial details.

Await technical evaluation outcomes, and upon qualification, participate in the online commercial BoQ financial opening where lowest evaluated responsive bidder status is determined transparently.

Receive the formal Letter of Award from the CENSUS Authority, subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and executing the formal contract agreement within prescribed timelines.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Jrf ISRO must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three preceding financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of verifiable past work orders and client satisfaction certificates proving successful execution of similar research, technical manpower, or ISRO-linked projects during the last seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, Employees Provident Fund, Employee State Insurance, and applicable state or central labor licenses.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM or DPIIT registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Jrf ISRO by the CENSUS Authority operates under GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines, requiring rigorous financial structuring. Contract valuation must reflect realistic market rates for specialized scientific manpower and research services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, refundable to unsuccessful bidders post-evaluation. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the total contract value to secure against execution default, valid till warranty or defect liability expiry. Tender document fees, if applicable, remain non-refundable. To mitigate project delays, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying 0.5% of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, safeguarding public exchequer interests.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract, enforcing strict adherence to milestone billing tied to verifiable deliverables. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency. The Defect Liability Period extends twelve months post-completion. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they are subject to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the jurisdiction of the procuring entity.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Jrf ISRO

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for the Jrf ISRO tender?

Unless explicitly stated in the special conditions of contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for specialized research services to maintain undivided single-point accountability.

What is the acceptable format for submitting the Earnest Money Deposit Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, favoring the CENSUS Authority, with a validity period exceeding the bid validity by at least 45 days.

What is the standard bid validity period required under this procurement?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of tender opening.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this specialized research contract?

Unless the contract duration exceeds 18 months and involves highly volatile raw materials, prices are typically kept firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract.

What is the qualifying technical score threshold during evaluation?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 in the QCBS evaluation matrix to be deemed technically qualified for financial bid opening.

Can the procuring authority modify the tender scope after pre-bid meetings?

Yes, the CENSUS Authority reserves the right to issue corrigenda modifying tender terms, which will be formally published on the GeM and CPPP portals prior to bid submission.